Singaporean scientists have achieved a world's first by decoding the complete genetic map of durian, a highly prized tropical fruit delicacy known in Asia as the "king of fruits".Oct 11, 2017
Served as a tropical fresh drink, coconut water has multiple health benefits such as reducing overweight, treat a migraine, lower high blood pressure and to avoid a hangover.Oct 11, 2017
An asteroid will make a close travel nearby earth on October 12. Scientists are seeing it as an oppurtunity to learn about earth's asteroid defense system.Oct 11, 2017
As medical professionals, campaigners, patients and survivors observe the Breast Cancer Awareness month; IBTimes Singapore has listed the top 10 risk factors regarding the ailment.Oct 11, 2017
The discovery of a Greek shipwreck in 1900, near the tiny Mediterranean island of Antikythera, had uncovered various treasures, including bronze and marble statues. Among them was an intricate bronze machine which initially looked like a corroded bronze lump with rusted gear wheels on its surface.Oct 11, 2017
A Sonoma County Sheriffs Office helicopter captured this footage of a deadly wildfire burning near Santa Rosa, California, on October 9. At least 17 people died and tens of thousands had been evacuated after wildfires erupted in Sonoma, Napa and Yuba counties.Oct 11, 2017
The diminishing quantity of propellant fuel Plutonium 238 becomes a major concern for future space mission. The NASA and Department of Energy are trying their best to produce Pu-238.Oct 11, 2017
The Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in China has detected two pulsars since it started its trial run in September 2016.Oct 10, 2017
Elon Musk and amp;#39;s SpaceX just successfully completed their 14th Falcon 9 rocket launch, and the company has plans for another launch later this week. SpaceX and amp;#39;s ability to operate missions in quick succession will help to continue to lower costs and boost accessibility to space.Oct 10, 2017
A researcher at Boston University has found a technique which could alter the learning and behavior pattern of humans. This technique is believed to be helpful to cure a wide range of brain diseases like anxiety, Parkinson's disease, autism, schizophrenia, ACHD and Alzheimer's.Oct 10, 2017
According to the World Federation For Mental Health, major mental health problems cost the US $193bn a year in lost earnings. The estimated global cost of mental health issues is $2.5 trillion.Oct 10, 2017
Wildfires ripped through the Napa Valley, forcing officials to order residents to evacuate. One of the largest fires in Santa Rosa has torched 20,000 acres and forced the closure of all public schools in Santa Rosa and Calistoga. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Bay area and most of Southern California.Oct 10, 2017
